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Pete's 2c
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AE 1193 - Pete's 2c: I got robbed on New Year's Eve
In today's episode... Welcome back, mate! Happy New Year, everyone! Oh, it's been a crazy 2022 for Aussie English and my family. There's been much ups and downs and highs and lows, and I feel like I've gotten to know myself more this year. In today's episode, I talk about what Australians usually do for Christmas. A lot of people are curious about this because you see a lot of Christmases in cold weather whilst it's pretty sweltering hot here Down Under!…
AE 1191 - Pete's 2c: Peaches Has Taken Over Our Home!
In today's episode... Welcome back, mate! Hey, how's it going, you mob? I am sitting down again for another round of great Question and Answer with you guys! In today's episode, I tell you about Peaches , our rescue cat, and how she took over our house! She's a real darling now so listen in to know how we adopted her. I also talk about Australian traditions like "doing the shoey" , some great AU universities, and how expensive it is to live in Sydney.…
AE 1184 - Pete's 2c: Help! How do I make friends Down Under?!
In today's episode... Welcome back, mate! I finally get to sit down today, a cold one in hand, and chill with you all! Here on the Pete’s 2c series, I get on my Instagram ( @australia_english ) and answer questions. I answer questions like about a popular lullaby (a song to sing babies to sleep), what to call floors in Australian buildings, and explain an unusual Aussie slang term. There are also questions about what I studied in uni, or if Aussie…
AE 1165 - Pete's 2c: Sydney Is Expensive as Hell!
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, guys! Join me today for another Pete's 2c episode! In today's episode, I answer your questions via Instagram. One particular question here is actually asked by many: how do you reply when someone says "G,day! What's going on?" -- a lot are getting confused as it's sort of hard to tell if the person's really asking about how you're going about doing something. I also answer a question about choosing to live between…
AE 1162 - Pete's 2c: Do Aussies Really Eat Kangaroos?
In today's episode... The weekend's almost over but yeah, I got this last-minute episode for you, guys! In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about our new house, the meaning of "take an angle", what a love bite is (do you have one?!), why Australians eat kangaroos, and why I feel weird when someone greets me "G'day, mate!" Yes, it feels weird. Let me know what you think about this episode! Drop me a line at [email protected] ** Want to wear the…
AE 1159 - Pete's 2c: Can You Guess Which Language 'Kayak' Comes From?
In today's episode... How's your week going so far? Come sit down with me here on Pete's 2c on the Aussie English podcast! In Pete's 2c episodes, I get on Instagram and answer your awesome questions! In today's episode, I get to answer questions like where did Australian English come from, or like how Australian English came to be. Someone also asked how did English became a global language. There were also some questions on English pronunciation like…
AE 1153 - Pete's 2c: Strewth! My Daughter Spat the Dummy!
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, guys! The kids are asleep and it's time for me to get on Instagram to answer your questions! In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about whether Australians say 'apartment' or 'flat'. Right, urban living quarters. There was also a question about what stuff one needs to take with them when going on a trip to Australia. Yes, besides your passport, there are things you ought to be bringing with you. I also got to tell a…
AE 1150 - Pete's 2c: Blokes, Cobbers, & Mates
In today's episode... Welcome to another Pete’s 2c episode! I really enjoy doing these episodes as I get to talk freely, like sitting down with you guys, and popping open a cold one! In today’s episode, I answer questions from my Instagram followers. I got asked if I like the US or the UK (which I found sort of hard to answer, haha). Then someone asked what I think about Brisbane & Perth, my favourite footy club, and if it’s hard to come to Australia…
AE 1135 - Pete's 2c: Language Learning, Daycare Diseases, and Reducing Your Cholesterol
In today's episode... Welcome back to another episode of Pete’s 2c here on the Aussie English podcast! It’s been a while, you guys! In today’s episode, let me give you an update on my health. In particular, when I got infected with gastro. Nothing serious, I’d say. I also talk a bit about Australia’s upcoming national elections. And I answer a question from an anonymous Facebook user who asks: what can you say about learning a 3rd language when you…
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